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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,216.63 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,216.63 and 348.84 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,216.63 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,216.63 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,216.63 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 424,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,409.21/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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